Switzerland is a small, steep country, much more up and down than sideways, and is all stuck over with large brown hotels built on the cuckoo clock style of architecture. Ernest Hemingway American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961

A miniature version of Europe itself, Switzerland combines the majesty of the Alps with the Mediterranean flair, the cosmopolitan city buzz with the unspoiled charm of the countryside into a savory fusion of French, Italian and German culture.

Although giving birth to the Red Cross and having a long humanitarian tradition, the Swiss are best known for their neutrality in most major conflict that swept Europe in the last centuries, which allowed their country to preserve much of the cultural heritage and to offer the contemporary tourist a handful of places to visit, from the old Chapel Bridge to the castle of Neufchatel.

There’s something here for everyone to enjoy, from the peaceful car-free villages in the mountains to the highly fashionable sport resorts custom designed for the jet-set. And there’s nothing more suitable to make your neighbors jealous than a Swiss timepiece shown-off in a casual conversation about chocolates, fondue and snowboarding in St. Moritz.


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